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Cocobolo it will be.B|Java
It is all already made for you? If so, wow that was quick!
Along with the maneuvers for your back, you should add in some right arm calisthenics, while you're waiting.
Just placed the wood order. Cannonfodder is making them in cocobolo (reddish wood with black grained highlights)` Lever` Portafilter (1.5" longer than stock Cremina - very large hands)` Steam cap` Tamper (on a Reg Barber 49.4 ss base)` Boiler cap - just for show. I will use standard cap when in use. Dave Stephens said the heat would wear and tear the woodI will order a Richard Penny bottomless portafilter from OE (http://www.home-barista.com/levers/cremina-portafilter-group-buy-order-in-t5046.html) as well as a MCal double basket -- out of stock right now.Getting closer.B|Java
Quote from: BoldJava on May 15, 2011, 05:25:32 AMJust placed the wood order. Cannonfodder is making them in cocobolo (reddish wood with black grained highlights)` Lever` Portafilter (1.5" longer than stock Cremina - very large hands)` Steam cap` Tamper (on a Reg Barber 49.4 ss base)` Boiler cap - just for show. I will use standard cap when in use. Dave Stephens said the heat would wear and tear the woodI will order a Richard Penny bottomless portafilter from OE (http://www.home-barista.com/levers/cremina-portafilter-group-buy-order-in-t5046.html) as well as a MCal double basket -- out of stock right now.Getting closer.B|JavaYou'll have the most unique looking Cremina in existence.
Quote from: mp on May 15, 2011, 06:37:11 AMQuote from: BoldJava on May 15, 2011, 05:25:32 AMJust placed the wood order. Cannonfodder is making them in cocobolo (reddish wood with black grained highlights)` Lever` Portafilter (1.5" longer than stock Cremina - very large hands)` Steam cap` Tamper (on a Reg Barber 49.4 ss base)` Boiler cap - just for show. I will use standard cap when in use. Dave Stephens said the heat would wear and tear the woodI will order a Richard Penny bottomless portafilter from OE (http://www.home-barista.com/levers/cremina-portafilter-group-buy-order-in-t5046.html) as well as a MCal double basket -- out of stock right now.Getting closer.B|JavaYou'll have the most unique looking Cremina in existence.
Quote from: Tex on May 15, 2011, 12:46:57 PMQuote from: mp on May 15, 2011, 06:37:11 AMQuote from: BoldJava on May 15, 2011, 05:25:32 AMJust placed the wood order. Cannonfodder is making them in cocobolo (reddish wood with black grained highlights)` Lever` Portafilter (1.5" longer than stock Cremina - very large hands)` Steam cap` Tamper (on a Reg Barber 49.4 ss base)` Boiler cap - just for show. I will use standard cap when in use. Dave Stephens said the heat would wear and tear the woodI will order a Richard Penny bottomless portafilter from OE (http://www.home-barista.com/levers/cremina-portafilter-group-buy-order-in-t5046.html) as well as a MCal double basket -- out of stock right now.Getting closer.B|JavaYou'll have the most unique looking Cremina in existence.